Along with PCOS I am suffering from bad skin. Please help.

Question

Hi doctor,

Five years ago, I was diagnosed with PCOS. Then three years later, I started suffering with very bad skin. My skin was excessively oily and I always have spots and deep pores. Sometimes my skin has red blotches, but they are not raised and there are no heads. I seem to have controlled the oiliness, but I still have spots and redness. I am desperate to resolve it as I did not suffer as a teenager. I am looking for any advice and recommendations that will help with this. I am currently on contraceptive pills to control hormones.

Answer 1

Hi,

I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries.

I understand your concern and will try to help you with it.

Since you are already a diagnosed case of PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) which is known to be associated with seborrhea, acne, hirsutism and alopecia called as SAHA syndrome. But, with your history it seems that you are having only acne, which is a good prognostic marker in your case. . This condition will partially get resolved with your hormone pills. Topically, you can use antibiotics creams like Clindamycin or Nalidixic acid during morning hours and topical retinoids like Adapalene gel during the night. For oil control of your skin, you have to do certain dietary restrictions like not taking oily and spicy food, junk food, milk products, and non-vegetarian. Take lots of water that hydrates your skin.

Thank you for consulting me.

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